Pembina Pipeline donates to Breton Food Bank

For the second year in a row, Pembina Pipeline Corporation has partnered with Food Banks Alberta on a Fresh Food Fund, a grant program which will disperse a total of $100,000.00 to food banks in Alberta to offset the cost of purchasing fresh food for their clients hampers.
Breton Food Bank is pleased to announce that we were accepted to receive the grant in 2016 and 2017. We are extremely thankful for the $2000.00 received in both years to offset the cost of fresh and/or frozen protein, dairy and produce. In 2016 we purchased 972 lbs. of dairy, 330 lbs. of meat and 262 lbs. of produce with the $2000.00 allocated. Pembina is invested in funds that give back to local communities.
“We are excited to offer this grant for a second year, to help food banks acquire fresh, nutritious and local food. Last year through this grant we were able to provide the equivalent of 285,000 meals. This year we aim to again help food banks feed those in need in their communities,” said Jaret Sprott, Vice President Gas services, Pembina Pipeline Corporation.
Due to cost, food banks are not always able to provide fresh food for their clients. With the Fresh Food Fund, food banks have the ability to provide more nutritious food to their clients, while supporting the local community. We are so thankful that Pembina recognizes the need for better access to fresh food and for their support of the food banking community.” said Stephanie Walsh-Rigby, Executive director of Food Banks Alberta.
Thank you to Pembina Pipeline Corporation from the Breton Food Bank and their clients!
To learn more about the Fresh Food Fund program visit www.foodbanksalberta.ca